MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in Austin, TX

6 hospitals compared. Prices pulled from each hospital's published pricing files, required by federal law.

6
Hospitals
$2,204
Lowest Price
$3,452
Highest Price
$1,248
Max Savings
1.6x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $1,160 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia — $1,044 less than the cheapest option in Austin.

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Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital Aetna Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
St. Davids North Austin Medical CenterLowest
HCA Healthcare · North Austin
$2,204 $7,082
St. Davids South Austin Medical Center
HCA Healthcare · South Austin
$2,367 $7,763
Baylor Scott and White Round Rock
Baylor Scott and White · Round Rock
$2,478 $8,330
Dell Seton Medical Center at UT
Ascension · Downtown Austin
$2,757 $9,191
St. Davids Medical Center
HCA Healthcare · East Austin
$3,038 $9,550
Ascension Seton Medical Center
Ascension · West 38th St
$3,452 $11,413
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between Aetna and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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